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High-Son, The Return
As though reinforcing her words, lightning appeared in the sky. "See," she said, "a storm is coming. We can take shelter in my tent if need be."
"That is," she laughed, then continued, "unless you're averse to a woman's company."
"I'm not afraid," said the young man. "I am High-Son of the Bayou Clan, not too far distant. This day I have witnessed the destruction of the city of Yom Kimil, and I'm returning home. If the weather becomes bad, I will stay with you. Either way, I'm going home tomorrow."
"I know Yom Kimil and its black temple. A number of years ago, I and members of my clan were in that place. There are catacombs that run beneath it, along with a sacred well."
"Why were you there? Who are you?" asked High-Son. "What is your clan called?"
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